last name

Example Sentences

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ProPublica is withholding her last name because she fears being deported.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

James's last name didn't feature in Michelle's paternal line - he wasn't her father.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Hernández’s fiancee Cindy, whose last name was not disclosed because she fears for her safety, said he is a loving man and father to their 2-year-old daughter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The 27-year-old, who declined to give her last name, said as far as Trump's ultimatums are concerned, "some people think they are a joke", but she added: "Death is not a joke."

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

“You know, because my last name is Mackenzie. So I’m Mac.”

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz